Tomb Raider show stops production after Sophie Turner suffers injury

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Filming for the new Tomb Raider series on Prime Video has been temporarily paused. Actress Sophie Turner, who plays Lara Croft, was injured during training.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the creator of Fleabag, is working on a TV series inspired by the popular video game series from the 1990s.

Angelina Jolie first played the main character in the 2001 movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and then again in the 2003 sequel, The Cradle of Life. While critics didn’t love these action films, they were both successful in theaters.

Amazon’s Prime Video is aiming for both critical acclaim and strong viewership with its new series. Early reviews are already highlighting Sophie Turner, known for her role in Game of Thrones, for faithfully portraying her character.

Sophie Turner suffers injury on Tomb Raider set

So, they started filming this thing back in January 2026, mostly over in the UK. But, bummer, Amazon just announced they had to stop production because one of the actors, Turner, got hurt over the weekend.

Filming for the upcoming live-action Tomb Raider series has been temporarily stopped because Sophie Turner was injured. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

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Sophie Turner suffered a minor injury, but it’s not considered serious. Filming on her current project has been temporarily halted to give her time to rest and recover, and production is expected to restart soon, according to a spokesperson.

It’s not yet known if the incident happened while filming the Tomb Raider series. The studio hasn’t said how long production will be delayed, but reports suggest a two-week pause is likely.

This news comes soon after Turner revealed that the demanding physical training for the role caused a lasting back injury.

She explained on The Julia Cunningham Show that she’s been training intensely – eight hours a day, five days a week – since February of the previous year. She said it’s been a significant commitment.

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You know, when someone asked what this whole experience taught her, she had the funniest answer! She basically said she discovered she’s always going to have a bad back. It was so relatable, honestly!

Okay, so I recently talked to this actress from Game of Thrones, and she basically admitted she never used to exercise. She said getting into a regular workout routine has been a whole journey for her, which I totally get!

She also mentioned that having some prior workout experience makes building muscle much simpler, something she hadn’t had before. As a result, it took her many months to get in shape.

Fans respond to news and debate Lara Croft casting

It’s still unknown if the recent health problem is related to her injury, but fans are sending their best wishes for a quick recovery.

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People on Reddit expressed concern about a possible back injury, with one user emphasizing the importance of taking such injuries seriously and another hoping it wasn’t severe.

People are discussing the casting decisions, and while some are willing to watch because they enjoy Tomb Raider, they aren’t sure the actress was the best fit for the role.

Someone else admitted their first thought about the casting was concern, as Lara Croft is a very athletic character and the actress didn’t initially seem like a good physical fit. However, after seeing videos of her training, they’re now hopeful she’ll be able to pull it off.

Someone else commented that they liked her performance in ‘Steal’ and defended her work in ‘Game of Thrones’, saying she did a good job. However, they’re not enthusiastic about her casting as Lara, comparing the feeling to their disappointment with the new ‘Harry Potter’ series.

It’s hard to say how it will do. It really needs strong writing to succeed, or I think it will fail.

Someone thinks the ongoing discussion is actually a tactic to get attention. They believe the paparazzi and media are intentionally trying to provoke a strong reaction to increase engagement and views.

They understand people are surprised by the casting choice, making it immediately controversial. They’re determined to emphasize that she’s the wrong person for the role of Lara Croft.

I’m not sure if it’s true, but I’m not going to believe it just because celebrities are talking about it – I need to see the facts for myself.

While you’re waiting for news about the show, explore some great movies based on video games, and see what else is coming out with our TV release calendar for 2026.

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2026-03-30 13:19